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International Leadership Conference Wednesday, June 27th - Saturday, June 30th, 2018 Dallas, TX
HOSA 101: ILC Edition
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY
WHO? • Over 10,000 HOSA-Future Health Professional members,
advisors, and guests from around the globe!
• Esteemed keynote speakers and conference
attendees. Just to give you an idea, HOSA’s ILC has
hosted guests such as Dr. Vivek Murthy, Brad Montague, Dr.
Michio Kaku, Dr. Ben Carson, J.R. Martinez and many more!
• The Executive Council looks forward to meeting the
HOSA members from around the globe as preparations are
underway for the largest ILC in HOSA history!
WHEN?
Wednesday, June 27th -
Saturday, June 30th,
2018
WHERE?
The 2018 HOSA International Leadership Conference
will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention
Center in Dallas, Texas! The last time the ILC was held
in Dallas was in 2008!
WHAT?
The ILC is the hallmark event of the HOSA year full of educational events such as:
• Competitive Events. The Competitive Events Program provides members with 60
opportunities for recognition of achievement in individual or group competition.
• Educational Symposium. Over 75 leadership and career development workshops are
conducted at the ILC with tours to a variety of health facilities in the host city.
• HOSA Expo. You will meet over 100 medical schools, allied health companies, colleges
and other health organizations at the exposition area and be able to share career and
institutional information with the members and advisors.
• Special Activities. At least two sessions are conducted in which all Voting Delegates are in
attendance. New Executive Council Members are elected in the Business Sessions. Social
and recreational activities are planned for delegates in an informal atmosphere. Local
sightseeing and educational tours are encouraged.
• General Sessions. A motivating Opening Session, a Recognition Session that honors
chartered associations and Individual Achievements, and the very elegant Awards
Sessions are all part of the HOSA International Conference experience.
WHY?
The ILC is hosted annually to celebrate the bright future of healthcare as
those who have made it to the top of their competitive events showcase
their skills. ILC is the perfect time for members to share their passion for
being a future health professional and to make new memories!
Dear Postsecondary/Collegiate HOSA Members,
The International Leadership Conference (ILC) is rapidly approaching; there are just weeks left until we meet in
Dallas, Texas. With over 11,000 members, advisors, and guests expected to be in attendance, there has never
been a better time for you to maximize your postsecondary/ collegiate HOSA experience. The following are a few
opportunities at the ILC I highly recommend you take advantage of while in attendance:
1. Networking with ARMY Health Professions Scholarship Program Recruiters
a. Understanding the requirements for the scholarship, which would cover all of your graduate
school education, allows you to gain a competitive advantage over other applicants.
b. Gain insight on the opportunities available to you through this program
2. Health Literacy Certification by the National Library of Medicine
a. Earn a certification from the United States National Library of Medicine, an institute within the
National Institutes of Health. You will sit for testing and receive certification on the first level of
health literacy.
3. The Health Science Certificate Lab by the National Consortium for Health Science Education
a. Earn industry-recognized certificates as you demonstrate your knowledge in fields such as
Medical Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Dental Assisting, Food
and Nutrition, Emergency Medical Technician, and more.
b. Great opportunity to add meaningful certificates to your resume.
4. Network with Admissions Representative from Graduate Healthcare Programs
a. The Educational Symposium will have many representatives present, who can offer
unique advice on how to gain admission to their programs and more.
These opportunities plus competing against other postsecondary/collegiate members at the international
level, obtaining scholarships, and learning about internships, are all great ways to maximize your
experience at the ILC.
Good luck and have a great time! I look forward to seeing you soon at the ILC in Dallas, TX!
Sincerely,
Irfan A. Khan
HOSA Postsecondary/Collegiate Vice President
What You Need to Know About the ILC
to Make Your Experience Even Better!
Words of wisdom from the Executive Council because we have each
experienced what you are doing – we have each experienced the ILC “for
the first time” and we want to ensure you have the best experience ever!
Enjoy every moment
Challenge yourself to and take advantage
step out of your comfort Don’t let anyone scare of being surrounded
zone! This is your chance you when competing. by thousands of
to make new friends It’s not about how members who are
from around the globe many moments you’ve passionate about the
and, most importantly, been there, it’s about same things as you!
trade those pins! what you do with that --Priya Rathakrishnan
--Sarah Fleishman moment that counts.
--Irfan Khan
Remember that the
ILC is an opportunity
Take everything to net work with as
Being surrounded by future new that comes your many people as possible
health professionals presents way with grit and a because you never know
an exemplary opportunity to smile! --LeAna Truong what opportunities will
net work with many determined come your way or what
and accomplished students who the future holds in store
will one day lead the way and for you! --Olivia Datta
pioneer the future; therefore, take
your first steps to a successful
career by ensuring you meet the
people around you and make the
acquaintance lasting. One of my favorite quotes is “You have
--Joey Greenstein brains in your head. You have feet in
your shoes. You can steer yourself
Attend the HOSA Expo! The any direction you choose. You’re on
Expo is a great opportunity your own. And you know what you
to meet a variety of health know. And YOU are the one who’ll
professionals and major decide where to go...” Everyone on this
corporations. This may be planet has a purpose. It is important
one of the companies you to embrace who you are and use what
work for in the future or makes you unique to go for ward. Work
one of the sponsors for a hard and play hard! --Arjun Keshava
scholarship you win!
--Jeswin Vennatt
How to MAXIMIZE your ILC Experience! The annual HOSA International Leadership Conference (ILC) is packed with events and opportunities created just for you! This conference which will attract over ten thousand HOSA members, from across the globe, combines learning, networking, competing, leadership and fun into one fantastic event! Navigating through all that the ILC has to offer may seem overwhelming, but do not worry. Here are some events and tips to maximize your HOSA experience and to make the most of this spectacular annual event! n HOSA CONFERENCE APP As soon as you arrive in Dallas for the 2018 ILC, download the ILC conference app! Yes, you heard right! The 2018 ILC HOSA Conference App will host a social media platform for you to connect with other HOSA members, the conference agenda, maps and so much more. There is even a function available for you to construct your own schedule -- workshops, expo and competitive events that you’d like to attend. The conference app will be available for apple and android users so that you can have the conference with you and all the latest updates with you at all times. Wherever you go, it will be right in your pocket. n TOURING DALLAS While you are in Dallas, try to see all that you can! HOSA day allows just for this, where you can attend different tours, visit museums or go to Six Flags Over Texas! Check out the HOSA website to find what deals are available especially on HOSA Day in Dallas. n SOCIAL MEDIA We are proud to have such a connected community of HOSA members! Throughout the conference, post to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the conference hashtag that will be shared at the Opening Session. An event snapchat story will be available as well for members to post. Social media is the best and fastest way to meet and connect with new friends. Throughout the conference, we will encourage you to greet your peers and, who knows, you could be meeting a new lifelong friend! n MORNING ZUMBA OR EXERCISE Even if you think you can’t dance, that’s not a prerequisite at all for joining the morning zumba sessions. If you’d like to get a dose of exercise in a fun, exhilarating way, grab some friends and attend a morning zumba session! Or, if you prefer just to exercise, HOSA has an exercise class as well. These sessions will occur every morning and are great to help you get up bright and early for the day. n PIN TRADING Each year, members scramble to collect all the pins for each chartered association in attendance. Pin trading allows you to break the ice with members from other states, territories and countries! Not only can you collect pins, you are able to make friends along the way. We challenge you to collect them all!
n HOSA UNIVERSITY If you feel nervous and unsure about the structure of HOSA, how to run a chapter meeting or how to be active in your chapter, then attending a HOSA university session is designed for your attendance. These highly recommended sessions are offered for middle school, local secondary, postsecondary/collegiate members seeking to become chapter officers, chapter officers and state officers. Here you can meet with other chapters, exchange ideas and learn valuable information for you to take back to help improve your chapter for the next year. n EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUMS There will be approximately 75-100 workshops at this year’s ILC covering topics from leadership and applying to schools to pharmacy and other careers. It is just not a complete ILC experience without attending at least one symposium, so check out the conference schedule and one that is right for you! These symposiums allow you to not only take away information from a professional, but you will be able to network with healthcare professionals and your peers who share the same passion! n COMPETITIVE EVENTS Competitive events are the hallmark events for members who excelled in their state competitions and now represent their association at the international level. Study hard and show us that you have been working hard all year long and you are ready for the gold! Support your peers, attend open competitive events, and visit display events. Absorb all that you can so that next year, you will be able to use that information and reach new heights. And if you are a senior, you can mentor those from your school. n HOSA EXPO Universities, Awards Unlimited, organizations, companies, the U.S. Army, MRC, USPHS, and so many more gather here to meet you – the outstanding HOSA members! At the exhibit hall, there are many interactive booths, networking opportunities and freebies! You will be able to learn directly about colleges and universities and their programs, gain insight to different careers and make connections right! Great opportunities you will not want to miss. n GENERAL SESSIONS Along with not attending a symposium, not attending a general session is just an incomplete ILC experience. At these marvelous sessions, you’ll be able to cheer for your chartered association, hear the keynote speaker, meet the Surgeon General, gain conference information and even walk across the stage yourself during the awards session! There is a lot to see and learn at these sessions – you will not want to miss!
Middle School HOSA –
Get Ready for the ILC
Attending the International Leadership Conference as a Middle School HOSA member is quite
the big deal! HOSA is proud to have the Middle School Division and is ecstatic about offering our
members opportunities to get involved at such an early age. This conference offers many ways
to learn, grow and explore as a leader and it is important to take advantage of every moment.
Here are 3 major tips to keep in mind for the Middle School members attending ILC:
1.
COMPETE TO LEARN, NOT TO WIN.
Although you should always aim to do your best in anything you start, competitive
events are a great way to learn more about topics that you are passionate about.
We urge each and every single middle school competitor not to get caught up
in the details of whether or not you placed in your event but rather focus on
the journey. Focus on what new skills you are learning and acquiring from the
competition itself. At the end of the day, these are competitions unique to HOSA
and we want you to embrace the knowledge you gain from them.
2. ATTEND THE WORKSHOPS.
In your free time, attend the workshops being offered. HOSA
has contacts with various presenters who dedicate their time to
networking with students like you! You are never too young to put
yourself out there and to talk to industry professionals. What better
place other than the International Leadership Conference to do so?
Learn about the different topics there are in the health field that
may interest you and ask good questions! At the end, make sure to
note down contact information to stay in touch with these industry
professionals and learn more about what they presented.
3. NETWORK WITH THOSE AROUND YOU.
The great part about being at ILC is that you are
surrounded by over 11,000 future health professionals
just like you. They might all be different ages; however,
fostering conversations with them is extremely important.
Never hesitate to meet new people and learn more
about their backgrounds. HOSA offers this conference
as an opportunity to unite these members that come
from all corners of the world, so take advantage of these
moments and learn from one another.
We hope that your preparations for ILC are going well and we cannot wait to see you in Dallas very
soon. Good luck studying for your competitive events and just remember – the best is yet to be!
Global Health
Continues to be Important
We are proud and humbled to say that within the past few years, HOSA has gone from a
national to an international organization. There are a handful of countries that have been affiliated
with HOSA, and apart from the 50 states, Puerto Rico has established a chapter as well. We even had an
officer from Puerto Rico attend the 2017 Washington Leadership Academy.
However, soon after that conference, Hurricane Maria hit, which included one area in specific, Puerto Rico.
This was a powerful Category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds — making direct landfall on Puerto Rico,
bisecting the entire island and drenching it with 40 inches of rain and killing 15 in Dominica.
During that time, thousands of people were lacking food, clean water, and shelter. Much of the
infrastructure had to be redone.
There are hundreds of countries worldwide who struggle with living a healthy lifestyle with healthcare
constantly available to them due to reasons like natural disasters. Therefore, it is important to share
information about these incidents with HOSA members. With HOSA-Future Health Professionals having
so many workshops regarding global health, public health, telemedicine, epidemiology, and how to spread
awareness properly, some of which may be present at this year’s ILC, there are many great opportunities
available for members to learn new experiences and expose themselves to learn about ways to better the
lives of those in need globally.
STEM Premier
Many events now require materials be uploaded to STEM Premier. Be sure to check your event
guidelines for what is required – a copy of your portfolio? a copy of your photos? a copy of your
research paper? All materials must be uploaded to STEM Premier by May 15, 2018 to receive the
applicable points on the rating sheet. For more information, read your event guidelines and visit
http://www.hosa.org/sites/default/files/STEM%20Premier%20CE%20InstructionsAug30.pdf
Competitive Event Reminders and Helpful Hints
Competitor Orientations will take place directly before the round 1 event. This
means there will not be time between the Orientation and the start of the event to
go back to your hotel room.
o If you are in an event with appointment times, this means the first
appointment times will be directly following the conclusion of orientation.
You may be the first to report, or you may be two hours later, depending
on your random appointment assignment. You should prepare for both
possibilities.
Event Personnel Meetings are scheduled to take place directly before each round.
One is scheduled before round one, and one is schedules before round two. In
some cases, we understand that state event personnel are different between round
one and round two, so we have provided an opportunity for event personnel to meet
before each round.
Round Two Information Sheets have been created for competitors who advance
to round two. These Round Two Information Sheets are one-page documents that
explain all the details of round two, what to expect, where to go, and any special
notes you may need as a competitor. These will be posted on the HOSA app, at CE
Headquarters, and made available online when round two names are posted.
Tests – Due to conference room availability, there are some tests that will take
place in the same room. Please be prepared to share testing rooms with other
events and be prepared to follow event personnel instructions for how to check-in
appropriately.
DART system (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) – Some of the round two skills will take
place at partner facilities that are nearby the Convention Center. Competitors may
be asked to take the DART to these round two locations. More information will
be posted on the HOSA website as the conference approaches, but please be
prepared that some round two skill events will require competitors to ride the DART.
More information on DART can be found here: http://www.dart.org/
Judging Appointment Times – Competitors should arrive to the listed “Report
room” in the program 15 minutes prior to their given appointment time, not at the
beginning of overall judging time for that event. Appointment times help manage
the flow of the competitive events so competitors are not waiting hours for their
presentation time with the judges.ILC 2018 - Appointment Times
Process Change
In the past, appointment report times for Competitive Events were distributed in hard copy to
each competitor at each applicable event orientation. This year, hard copy appointment times
WILL NOT be distributed in hard copy to each competitor. Instead, appointment times for all
applicable events will be posted to the HOSA website on Wednesday morning, June 27th. A push
notification will also be sent to the HOSA ILC app when times are posted.
Competitors should check the listing online to see what time they are scheduled to report for their given
event. If a competitor does not have access to the internet, a hard copy listing will be available at the
event orientation and also in Competitive Events Headquarters.
Round Two finalists will still be posted to the HOSA website, the HOSA app, and in hard copy form at CE
Headquarters as has been done in the past.
Events this applies to:
Clinical Specialty Medical Innovation Existing
Community Awareness MRC Partnership
Health Education Personal Care
Interviewing Skills Prepared Speaking
Job Seeking Skills Public Health Round One
Life Support Skills Public Service Announcement Round One
Medical Innovation Original Speaking SkillsDallas Digital Tour Guide!
For many members at the International Leadership Conference, Dallas is not your home.
Here are some great spots you should be sure to check out!
The Dallas World Aquarium
1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202
The Dallas World Aquarium is a
fantastic opportunity to see the
breadth of life under the sea! The
Aquarium is conveniently located
about 15 minutes walking from the
Dallas Convention Center. Be sure
to catch a viewing of the feedings!
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N Harwood Street, Dallas, Texas
The Dallas Museum of Art is one of
the ten largest museums in the United
States; everything really is bigger
in Texas! There are thousands of
pieces of art to enjoy from all around
the world. Be sure to check out this
extraordinary opportunity.
Reunion Tower
300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207
Reunion Tower presents an extremely unique view of Dallas,
Texas. At the top of the globe, you get a 360-degree panoramic
view of Dallas Texas at the observation deck. Be sure to check
out this awesome view!Perot Museum of Nature and Science Dallas
2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Perot Museum of Nature and Science is home to 11
permanent exhibit halls filled with interactive activities,
multimedia displays, and artifacts. Start by taking the
continuous-flow escalator to the top of the museum,
then work your way down to ensure you don’t miss
a thing. You’ll be able to experience an earthquake,
launch a ping pong ball using your brain waves, create
your own virtual species of bird, and much more. The
onsite 3-D theater provides an immersive, educational
film experience.
The Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza
John F. Kennedy
411 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Learn about the lasting global impact of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. Explore the
legacy of the youngest elected president in American history at the site of the former Texas School Book
Depository, where evidence of a sniper was found.
Hard Rock Café Dallas
2211 North Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75219
Hard Rock Cafe Dallas has a reputation for creating tempting
flavors. Choose from classic American staples, like our world
famous Legendary® Burger or try something new with our
locally-inspired entrees. Whatever you choose, flavor always
takes center stage at Hard Rock Cafe Dallas. Also, a Rock
Shop® full of authentic merchandise to memorialize your visit,
the Hard Rock Cafe Dallas is one trip you just have to make.National Alliance
on Mental Illness
We have had an
excellent year
fundraising so far
this year! Let us
end with a BANG
as we approach
ILC! Remember to use
#freezethestigma
and
#popthestigma
and tag National
HOSA!
There will be several ways
that you can help support
NAMI at ILC! Please attend
the symposiums and
support at the challenge
booths!You can also read
